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by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello all!!
Replies: 35
Views: 5518

Welcome sir, now we have a pair of sixguns, were ready to rock and roll.
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - new movie coming soon - to a theater near you???
Replies: 83
Views: 10697

That is perhaps part of what makes the debate so emotional. Actually what makes it so emotional is that religion is at the CORE of most peoples being. It's their EVERYTHING. Using fancy words to explain away a persons faith is like balling up the 50 worst "your mama" jokes and shoving the...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal challenge to Kismet
Replies: 80
Views: 9696

Are you here for the simple pleasure of causing others stress? This is a website about leverguns and everyone talks like they are around a campfire about guns, politics, or whatever the latest buzz is we may think anyone might want to comment about. We all know that along with the culture of guns, h...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Demographics For Crime and Legal Gun Ownership
Replies: 8
Views: 1229

Problem is, you never know what number THEY are putting into the equation. We all know the anti's will stretch it one way, so it only goes without saying that the pro's will stretch it the other. (just cuz I like it doesn't mean it's right) A nice list of the FACTS would be a wonderful thing. Please...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal challenge to Kismet
Replies: 80
Views: 9696

I hear you there. Funny thing is, I took the usual battery of tests when I went into the service. I had a GT of 130, well scores ranging from 126 to 132. But I'll be darned if it doesn't take me 3 or 4 proof readings of my posts to make sure I'm actually saying what I'm trying to say. Sometimes havi...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Spam...Do Ya or Don't Ya
Replies: 65
Views: 9669

Man I loved the ham and eggs from the c-rats! Ah the memories :D Ron With me being from the MRE generation '86-'90 I dont know what c-rats were like, but on the seldom occasion that they would fly or truck out a hot meal while in the field I really loved the scrambled eggs, green or not. If ya go t...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal challenge to Kismet
Replies: 80
Views: 9696

It could just be me, but it seems as though we are talking about discounting peoples view on things if they can't form a proper paragraph or if they speak from their hearts more than their minds. I know the more knowledge you have the better off you are. Some people are not intellectually on par or ...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good powder for H&R 45-70 and 500 grain solids???
Replies: 6
Views: 1071

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o90/Jeeps69/corbon50yds.jpg I did the quick "pizza box with target sticker" thing offhand at 50 yards. The only corbon 45-70 that I can find that "looks" like these are the 405 grain ones going about 1600 fps. I lost the box long ago using a pl...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal challenge to Kismet
Replies: 80
Views: 9696

I know I may be showing my Polish side here :roll: Or at best my lack of prowess with a computer. There is an "ignore button"? I probably wouldn't use it (if such a thing exists) cuz the more info I have the better to form thoughts. Well, there is. But it's not on the computer. It must be...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal challenge to Kismet
Replies: 80
Views: 9696

I just came from the Ben Stein movie thread and now I understand the gist of this thread a bit more, I'm not jumping into that other thread, I wouldn't be any help but to look like an uninformed follower. It seems he yearns for confrontation, his parents probably never let him get a word in about an...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Court shows courage on guns.
Replies: 10
Views: 1782

Thanks for the knowledge.

Is there a anti gun law that isn't racially or criminally motivated?

Along with being unconstitutional that is.
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal challenge to Kismet
Replies: 80
Views: 9696

I know I may be showing my Polish side here :roll:

Or at best my lack of prowess with a computer.

There is an "ignore button"?

I probably wouldn't use it (if such a thing exists) cuz the more info I have the
better to form thoughts.
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good powder for H&R 45-70 and 500 grain solids???
Replies: 6
Views: 1071

Good powder for H&R 45-70 and 500 grain solids???

A couple years ago I got some 500 grain meister bullets, well, because they just called out to me. Since then I had sold my Guide Gun (shameless I know) but I just picked up this H&R 45-70 and still have some Leverevolutions and Corbons to stuff down the pipe. http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal challenge to Kismet
Replies: 80
Views: 9696

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kismet There is a whole slew of references here. It has everything from "Divine destiny" in Islam to a song written by Elvis. Doesn't seem like a "bad" person, but I do get the "pot stirring" feeling. I've never entered a post myself for the...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 20
Views: 2679

Good luck brother.
by Jeeps
Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be careful with new Henry rifles at the store!
Replies: 14
Views: 2142

Kind of a Murphy's law type thing. If it fits in there and is meant to be there, eventually it's going to get there by accident. Every gun in my safe is put there UNLOADED. When they come out of the safe they have the action cycled to make sure they are empty. Why? Because given enough time someday ...
by Jeeps
Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Spam...Do Ya or Don't Ya
Replies: 65
Views: 9669

Spam rocks!

Of course if it's made of meat and you can buy it in a can, I love it.
by Jeeps
Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - new movie coming soon - to a theater near you???
Replies: 83
Views: 10697

This looks good. Ben Stein has always been a straight shooter.
by Jeeps
Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MODEL 92'S
Replies: 41
Views: 8189

FORD!!!!...........NO WAIT............CHEVY!!!!!!
by Jeeps
Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Bug out bags (long)
Replies: 96
Views: 15317

Should I stay or should I go now??? Bunkering down in a city does not seem like a good idea, hundreds of thousands if not millions of people stuck in a place with absolutely no logistics. (worst case scenario) If you live in a city, your BOB will only work if you have a place to go. Friends or famil...
by Jeeps
Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be careful with new Henry rifles at the store!
Replies: 14
Views: 2142

That got my attention quickly. :shock: All the gunshops I frequent habitually clear the action before allowing a customer to handle their guns. The proper thing to do whenever a firearm changes hands. This also supports rule number one of gun safety. Do they "test fire" a percentage before...
by Jeeps
Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - And what would YOU say????
Replies: 8
Views: 1362

I'm fine. :lol:
by Jeeps
Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Karma goes around - another special gift
Replies: 19
Views: 2309

All my sons youth firearms (he is 14 and 6'2") have been handed to cousins
and friends children, it is the proper thing to do.

But the Gents on this forum never cease to amaze me.

If ever you need to see the spirit of America it lies within these cyber pages
of Leverguns.com.
by Jeeps
Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christ is risen!
Replies: 24
Views: 3602

Bless you and yours Gents :)
by Jeeps
Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Warrantless searches for guns in D.C.
Replies: 29
Views: 4255

I have LEO's that are friends, and yes, I bust their rocks about things like this. Always asking that they do the right thing. If there were trouble in my neighborhood I would love nothing more than to see some of our boys in blue riding in to do their sworn duty. http://timesunion.com/AspStories/st...
by Jeeps
Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Warrantless searches for guns in D.C.
Replies: 29
Views: 4255

Don't forget that just opening the door is an invite to probable cause. If you refuse entrance yet the LEO sees, smells, hears something or in the case of DC imagines something your house will be ransacked without amnesty. Can you cite any example to support these statements? I'm always curious whe...
by Jeeps
Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 BMG penetration
Replies: 34
Views: 5135

Speed of sound is faster in water, I think :oops: I did see something on torpedoes once and they were using ones with compressed air in the nose that would come out of little holes in a controlled manner. It "encased" the torp in a sleeve of bubbles as it swam and seriously cut down on the...
by Jeeps
Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Warrantless searches for guns in D.C.
Replies: 29
Views: 4255

The Principal at the time called me on the carpet, suggesting that I inform the student, and anyone else for that matter, that if they Know there is nothing to hide… they should consent to the search. Thus, saving time for the Police, school officials, and the student’s time away from class. I ...
by Jeeps
Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Are today's criminals more lethal, or is it just
Replies: 34
Views: 4005

I like to blame it on too many sources telling people why they should feel sorry for themselves. Special interest groups want to help, but they are doing more damage than they can possibly comprehend. No one is "owed" anything that isn't in the Bill of Rights which is there to give somewha...
by Jeeps
Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Closer to Being a Levergunner.
Replies: 24
Views: 3170

I only have two at the moment, but it's the levergunners spirit that is to be prized. On other forums you are not hip unless your projectile is 4000 fps+ or will be made fun of if your group is .001 of an inch smaller than mine. Here a man can say "I made this load, and it killed a whitetail.&q...
by Jeeps
Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Warrantless searches for guns in D.C.
Replies: 29
Views: 4255

Don't forget that just opening the door is an invite to probable cause.

If you refuse entrance yet the LEO sees, smells, hears something or in the
case of DC imagines something your house will be ransacked without amnesty.
by Jeeps
Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 BMG penetration
Replies: 34
Views: 5135

Did we go along with the Geneva convention? I can't remember ATM. I wanna say we just follow its dictates to show everyone else we aren't ruthless but if need be we can do anything necessary to assure victory. Regardless, if there was a squad of people who wanted my guts on a stick and I had my hand...
by Jeeps
Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - D.C. and the Supremes
Replies: 18
Views: 2467

I wonder if they will ever actually study the "shall not be infringed" part of it.

I would really like it if they could explain that part to me. :wink:
by Jeeps
Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - India Offers Firearms Permits For Vasectomies
Replies: 7
Views: 1535

I'm 40, been shooting blanks for 7 years now, one thing I can say....

Blanks are safer than loaded ammo :shock:
by Jeeps
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - D.C. and the Supremes
Replies: 18
Views: 2467

If I ever get my hands on a time machine I know exactly where I will go. Yah, I'd take a couple dozen 1892s in .357 and a few thousand rounds of ammunition and convince Gallatin to support the PA farmers during the Whiskey Rebellion... Then have Hamilton - and maybe Washington - executed for Treaso...
by Jeeps
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 BMG penetration
Replies: 34
Views: 5135

I'm going to have to say that this backs up the penetration tests that say high velocity is counter productive for penetration. I've read an awful lot about .458 mag guys getting pretty torqued when a 45-70 man says he can out penetrate them. But still with the difference between lead and the steel ...
by Jeeps
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Gun Control Poll
Replies: 19
Views: 2652

I CANT BELIEVE ITS THAT CLOSE :shock: :evil: :x
by Jeeps
Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - D.C. and the Supremes
Replies: 18
Views: 2467

If I ever get my hands on a time machine I know exactly where I will go.
by Jeeps
Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - ATF = "Always Think Forfeiture"
Replies: 20
Views: 3820

Years and years ago, law was introduced that allowed agencies to sell seized goods and apply the money to their budgets.....in this age of budget cuts, make sure you're ducks are in a row to avoid funding your local LEOs.... "Legalized" theft - especially as it is not done as part of the ...
by Jeeps
Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 BMG penetration
Replies: 34
Views: 5135

Doya thing the copper got shed on the first jug?

I would say the steel core went off line and down or maybe cuz it doesn't have
the BC of a lead projectile it just gave up like throwing a styrofoam softball?
by Jeeps
Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - ATF = "Always Think Forfeiture"
Replies: 20
Views: 3820

Sounds like they think they are above the law or something :shock:
by Jeeps
Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 53 Days and Counting...
Replies: 10
Views: 1151

Just remember to take charge right off the bat and always have the last word :twisted:

I ALWAYS have the last word, it's usually "yes dear" :wink:

Cuz I have a strong will to survive :shock:

God bless ya and if you treat her like a lady she will treat ya like a man. 8)
by Jeeps
Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 BMG penetration
Replies: 34
Views: 5135

Somewhere in my murky polish memory I can recall something along the lines of you need a backstop of at least 29 feet of packed earth. I could very easily be wrong. Just see if ya can do something to take a change of trajectory into consideration so ya don't have 700 grains of BMG flyin where ya don...
by Jeeps
Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Big Dog
Replies: 31
Views: 4025

Don't forget, the ultimate goal is to put weapons platforms on those things. :shock:

Now if they could just make them for disabled individuals it would be great to
see a youngster who had his mobility taken away to be able to go for a walk
in the woods with his family.
by Jeeps
Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-another preparedness thread, if I can't afford gold . . .
Replies: 41
Views: 6140

If you do get some gold take great pains that NO ONE knows about it. Except for those you wish to barter with for goods. If the bad times you can use lead to get gold, but you can have your gold taken by a lead infusion also. It goes both ways. I like to keep freeze dried foods http://www.mountainho...
by Jeeps
Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT but important, Hannafords Market comprimised
Replies: 2
Views: 501

My wife always uses her debit card there so I might have her cancel this one.
by Jeeps
Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Warrantless searches for guns in D.C.
Replies: 29
Views: 4255

Hey jfwlb, if you can get the name of the story for us we could prolly google
it and download it for ourselves, it would be easier for you that way.

Thank you sir.
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - hit and run driver won't divulge his insurance provider
Replies: 26
Views: 4704

Well seeing as you have his address :twisted:

Just kidding, but oh so tempting.

These gents have great advice, unfortunately in todays times the most important
thing you must have is patience, God bless, I hope it works out for ya.
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - HELLER ORAL ARGUMENTS archived PDF available
Replies: 46
Views: 6402

My comp wont let me listen :evil: I'm getting the jist from you guys though. I don't understand what wanting to own a pistol in DC has to do with machine guns? But although my feelings are absolutely NO INFRINGEMENT you can't ask for the whole basket at the first meeting. If they got scared, there i...
by Jeeps
Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Why are the Splodydopes so willing to die?
Replies: 5
Views: 950

I would move to the USA and open a grocery store, that would make me feel better. :wink: